Thank you for participating in the Australian Camera Department survey for the recommended minimum rate card.
It is time to do a little update for the rate card and the possibility of including cinematographers is on the table. It would be great to get an accurate measure for the current rates in Australia, as well as a thorough understanding of what you want listed (or not listed) moving forward as an ideal minimum recommendation. Or generally any thoughts you may have about rates / conditions / and even having a rate card. There is also the possibility that the ACS will host the rate card in the future on their website as a tool for all technicians and productions to access for reference. All answers are optional and so is anonymity. If you take on more than one role. Feel free to complete the survey more than once for each role you wish to provide feedback for.
What is your name? (Optional)
Are you a member or the ACS and or the MEAA
None
ACS only
MEAA only
Both
What is your primary role
Cinematographer
Steadicam operator
Camera operator
1st AC
2nd AC
Truck loader
Attachment
Other
What state do you reside in?
QLD
NSW
VIC
SA
NT
TAS
WA
International
ACT
What state do you work most in? (You can select multiple)
QLD
NSW
VIC
SA
NT
TAS
WA
International
ACT
Other
What rates have you been receiving currently (past 1-2 years). You can enter a single value or a range and fill only columns relevant to your experience. For long form a day is assumed 10hrs and weekly 50hrs.
Day rate
Weekly rate
Notes/ other
Long form feature (large budget)
Long form feature (low budget)
TV Series large budget
TV series small budget
TVC / commercial 8hr day
TVC / commercial
10hr day
Documentary
Reality TV
Corporate
Music video
Short film / low budget project
Other
What rates do you think should be listed on a current / updated rate card. You can enter a single value or a range and fill only columns relevant to your experience.
Day rate
Weekly rate
Other
Long form feature (large budget)
Long form feature (low budget)
TV Series large budget
TV series small budget
TVC / commercial 8hr day
TVC / commercial
10hr day
Documentary
Reality TV
Corporate
Music video
Short film / low budget project
Other
Do you think a rate card is a useful tool. Please remember it is a recommendation for minimum rates and market negotiation and climate is always a factor.
Yes
No
Other
Do you think the rate card should have a range or single value?
Single value
Range
Both
Other
Should the rate card contain other items such as equipment / van rates? Again these would be recommendations.
Yes
No
Maybe some
Other
Do you have any feedback or suggestions regarding a rate card for the Australian Camera Department.
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